Art & Craft Keilor

Gather your clan and your kilt and come on down to Overnewton Castle on Sunday 24th November as we open the gates from 11 am to 4 pm for our 3rd annual Scottish Festival and market day to celebrate St Andrews Day and the Scottish heritage of Overnewton Castle, which turns 175 years old this year!
Calling all clans to the four acre Scottish Baronial Estate, Overnewton Castle, for a jam packed celebration of Scottish Culture! From 11am until 4pm, the grounds will come to life with games and activities for children, live Scottish music & dance, Highland Cows and the best culinary offerings from Melbourne's leading Scottish Food Suppliers. Pack a picnic or sample some of the fabulous offerings, browse the Scottish craft and artisan stalls and soak up the Scottish atmosphere!


With performances by The Drongo and the Crow, Victorian Scottish Pipers & Drums, Spriggins Highland Piping, Highland Dance Studio, Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club | Other Festival Happenings include Highland Coos, Face Painting, Unicorn Rides for Children, Artisan & Craft Market, Food Stalls, On-site Games, Festival Parade

What is St Andrews Day?
In Scotland, and many countries with Scottish connections, Saint Andrew's Day is marked with a celebration of Scottish culture, and with traditional Scottish food and music. In Scotland, the day is also seen as the start of a season of Scottish winter festivals encompassing Saint Andrew's Day.

About Us!
Overnewton Castle was built by Scotsman, William Taylor in 1849, who bought 13,000 acres of rich grazing land just west of the Keilor township. Taylor originally built a simple single-story bluestone colonial-style homestead, but in 1859, after returning from a trip to Scotland, he turned the functional colonial homestead into a miniature Scottish Baronial Castle. The Stately two-storied wing was added, along with the blue stone Dairy & Butcher Shop and the Private Billiard room. William Taylor and his wife Helen, together with their family of six sons and four daughters lived in the homestead attended by up to fifteen staff. Today Overnewton Castle remains an iconic piece of historic architecture with a rich past and strong commitment to sharing Keilor's fascinating Scottish heritage.

Fun fact: The suburbs we know today as Taylor's Lakes and Taylors Hill were named after Mr. Taylor himself.


Sunday 24th November 2024
11am-4pm
Overnewton Castle - 51 Overnewton Rd, Keilor


What to Bring:
Your dancing shoes to move along with our on site entertainment.
An appetite - we have so many wonderful food stalls on site to satisfy every belly!
A water bottler, hat & sunscreen - unlike Scotland, it will likely be a sunny day!
A picnic blanket/chairs so you can enjoy the spacious gardens with the family.


What NOT to bring:
No dogs allowed on site, guests with dogs will not be permitted to enter the festival, and forego their ticket.


Parking will be available at Overnewton College across the road from the festival, no early arrivals, all guests must vacate the property at the end of the festival.
Please Note: there is a NO REFUND POLICY/DATE CHANGE for this event.